Key Highlights
- The result stung, but Aaronson’s display didn’t.
- It confirmed a trend that’s been building quietly over the last month. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAaronson now has three goals and one assist in his last four Premier League matches, including the opener in a draw against Manchester United last week.
- For a player once drifting on the fringes at Elland Road, that kind of production changes the conversation quickly. Much of Aaronson’s resurgence can be traced back to manager Daniel Farke’s recent tactical adjustments.
- With Ethan Ampadu returning from suspension, Aaronson was pushed into a more advanced central role.
- Closer to goal, freer to press, and more involved in final actions. The results have been immediate. Against Newcastle, Aaronson opened the scoring with a confident strike from outside the box, punishing a defensive lapse and rifling his effort into the bottom corner.
